72 Hours in Hokkaido: Sake, Seafood, Ice Sculptures & Japow The native Inuit tribe of North America’s Arctic region has 50 words for snow but…
Shop Japan #9: Our Monthly Roundup of Artisanal Japanese Gifts and Souvenirs Looking for something quintessentially Japanese for that perfect gift or souvenir? Each month, we round…
Photo Essay: Inside the Eerie Exclusion Zones in Fukushima and Chernobyl This month marks the eighth anniversary of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, a disaster…
BBC’s Gabby Logan: “Japan Was Like Nowhere I’d Ever Been” One of the most respected and recognizable faces of British sportscasting, Gabby Logan has been…
What’s It Like Being Mr Gay Japan? Mr Gay World is an annual international competition for gay men in its 10th year.…
Isezaki-cho Shopping Mall: The History of Yokohama’s Gateway to Culture and Commerce Isezaki-cho, located in Yokohama’s Naka-ku, is a bustling hub of culture, entertainment and shopping. Here…
Celebrating International Women’s Day: 5 Japanese Women Who Have Left Their Mark on History Since International Women’s Day was officially adopted by the U.N. in 1975, its interpretations have varied…
Irish for a Day: Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Tokyo Whether you’re of Irish descent and are looking to celebrate your roots or you simply…
Tokyo Day-Trip: Fall Under the Spell of Gods and Dragons at Enoshima Island The island of Enoshima is only an hour from Tokyo on the Shonan Coast and…
Photographer Adam Isfendiyar Lived with an Ainu Family in Hokkaido to Create His New Series There’s a difference between the kind of photographer who simply captures pretty images and the…
5 Must-Watch TV Shows to Indulge in Japanese Food Porn True lovers of food don’t only savor every bite of their meals and appreciate beautiful…
Celebrating the Women of Japan: “Go Beyond the Stereotypes” At the beginning of April 2018, Tokyo-based businesswoman Melanie Brock launched a social media project…
Experience Traditional Japanese Arts Along the Toden Arakawa Line The Tokyo Sakura Tram, formerly known as the Toden Arakawa Line, is the last functioning…
MUJI Labo Launches Genderless Clothing Line for Spring/Summer 2019 MUJI, the Japanese fashion, home and retail store, has already opened more than 900 stores…
And The Winner Is… Everything To Know About Japan’s Two Oscar Nominees Seated amongst the celebrities, dignitaries and onlookers at the 91st Academy Awards ceremony on February…
